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Teen Talk Tuesday - Youth and the Media

  • Writer: Christina Alliance
    Christina Alliance
  • Jun 16, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 4, 2020

6/16/2020 - Beware Doomscrolling/Doomsurfing


Doomscrolling, Doomsurfing, Teen Talk Tuesday, Teenager mental health, adolescent mental health
Doomscrolling and Doomsurfing can endager adolescent mental health.

It's #teentalktuesday and there's still a lot going on in the world. There are the more visible movements e.g. BLM, COVID-19, LGBTQ Pride, virtual vs in-person Class of 2020 graduations. There are the ones that seem to have taken a backseat (e.g. ICE aggressions in the US, human/sex trafficking, and other marginalizations across the globe) but are no less important. And, believe it or not, your tween/preteen/teen is still very much aware and engaged.


They are using their voices and consuming the media. Because THEIR VOICES matter, this is to be applauded and supported. However, we also don't want our children to fall into the trap of doomscrolling/doomsurfing!


This can lead to a different kind of oppression, and adolescents are already susceptible to depression as is.

This can lead to a different kind of oppression, and adolescents are already susceptible to depression as is. It's easy enough for us adults to get caught up in doom-scrolling and then begin to experience overwhelm, frustration, irritation, hopelessness, depression, etc.


We must be vigilant to regulate ourselves, and teach and model for our youth how to regulate themselves, so they can be civic-minded and socially-impactful in a healthy way!


What do you think about doomscrolling/doomsurfing? Is it an issue for you or your family? How are you helping your child self-regulate and engage in current events in a healthy way? Share your ideas and/or thoughts in the comments below, and feel free to share this post!


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